Geograffiti EP
Great Lakes Audio’s first digital release of the decade – The 6 track EP features new productions by this creative and inspiring DJ/Producer including the singles, THAT’S HOW & ALCAZAR CHANT. Staying true to his roots, tracks range from funky to deep to tech & jazzy. There’s something for everyone; dope beats and energy providing the perfect soundtrack for day or night. When it comes to electronic music, this release is sure to please all Dance Music fans.
Tracklisting
01. That’s How (Original Mix)
02. Cosmic Melody (House Of Om Mix)
03. Get Down (Fulton Market Mix)
04. Alcazar Chant (Shelter Chicago Mix)
05. Talk Sex (Raw Mix)
06. Ray’s Music (Jake & Elwood’s Dub)
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BY NATTY MORRISON (theuntz.com)
“Chicago native Mark Farina made his mark establishing the down tempo, laid back house genre known as mushroom jazz, which combined aspects of hip hop, jazz and r&b. But on his new EP “Geograffiti,” Farina returns to funk house roots.
Farina wastes no time getting started with the track "That's How," dropping into a straight-ahead house beat and layering swirling polyrhythmic vocal samples with minimal piano chords. The opening song also finds the DJ looping a vocal track of himself, explaining just how he creates his music. It's a fascinating chance to hear an insight into the basis of the artist's creation while grooving along to his pulsing mix. The amount of found vocal samples alone suggests that tracks like this will quickly find their way into any DJ's live arsenal.
The disc effortlessly flows together, mixing gorgeously-voiced female singers, lush jazz environments, deceptively complex poly-rhythms and ecstatic party call-to-arms vocal samples. The highlight of Geograffiti is the track "Talk, Sex." The drums continue to pulse and Farina drops in another minimally crafted piano line. Overhead we hear a harmonized vocal riff, singing the title line. And then come the samples. A space-infused synth line. A tweaked bit of rapper speak. Old school hip hop samples. The song grooves along to its own genius, flippantly offering new layers to the listeners' ears, and then, without warning, dropping them out in favor of newer, fresher samples. Farina builds up and tears down his composition, all while keeping the party going. In the first track, Farina remarks that "...the music settles into a kind of hypnotic rhythm of sound." He knows his music all too well.”
Mushroom Jazz Vol. 6
Buy at iTunes Music StoreThe Legendary Series Is Back With The Sixth Installment. Get those neck braces out! Om is proud to present Mark Farina’s highly anticipated Mushroom Jazz 6.
To the un-initiated, Mark Farina is the master of the blend! The new album features new and unreleased material from the finest in Mushroom Jazz music (funky instrumental hip hop, downtempo, soul and blunted beats mixed together to perfection by Mark Farina himself), and on this sixth edition of this legendary series he includes a bumpin’ brand new Farina original track entitled “Life”. A true phenomenon, “Mushroom Jazz Vol. 6” will have new and old school fans alike rushing to retail and digital locations. Get ready!!!
Reviews:
“Every once in a while, an entire genre of music can be defined by the tastes and technique of the selector who somehow understands it better than anyone else. Such is the sort of success that San Francisco – based DJ/producer Mark Farina has achieved for himself since starting off as a record collector and dedicated beatfreak in the house mecca of Chicago.” – DJ TIMES
“For many downtempo fans, Mushroom Jazz is where it all began.” – BPM
“Best Dance DJ” – URB
“ 1 DJ” – SF WEEKLY & NITEVIBE.COM
“Mark Farina is a Dance Music Heavyweight.” – BPM
